So, can anyone recommnd an actually good one?
Not if cheap and has to be priced at pre turn of the century prices has to be part of the equation.
What's your realistic budget? Are you absolutely opposed to something with a GPS?
Does the screen have to scroll because you need big numbers to see or will a screen where you can put 12 data fields or more be adequate for the data you wish to see? ( I think some CatEye models do that)